Even I can’t believe I’m saying this, but GameStop is apparently selling a real, functioning Assassin’s Creed II gauntlet—in public stores, to anyone with 40 bucks and a fetish for wrist-mounted blades. It’s both incredibly awesome, and (in my professional opinion) mind-blowingly stupid.

Frighteningly, it’s got all the features of the real (fake) video game weapon, too. At least it’s plastic instead of metal:

Spring Loaded Action

Highly Detailed Replica of Ezio Auditore’s Armored Vambrace

Adjustable Buckle and Velcro Straps

Locking Safety Mechanism

Extends to over 15″ in length

Made of PVC and ABS plastics

Closed Box Packaging

Huh. That’s just in time for Halloween! At least now I know to avoid any of you nutcases wearing a big white Assassin’s Cloak costume that night—and every single gaming convention afterward. Actually, nevermind. I’m just going to stay inside forever.

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GameStop’s Assassin’s Creed 2 Gauntlet Is A Lawsuit Waiting To Happen

Even I can't believe I'm saying this, but GameStop is apparently selling a real, functioning Assassin's Creed II gauntlet—in public stores, to anyone with 40 bucks and a fetish for wrist-mounted blades.

Even I can’t believe I’m saying this, but GameStop is apparently selling a real, functioning Assassin’s Creed II gauntlet—in public stores, to anyone with 40 bucks and a fetish for wrist-mounted blades. It’s both incredibly awesome, and (in my professional opinion) mind-blowingly stupid.

Frighteningly, it’s got all the features of the real (fake) video game weapon, too. At least it’s plastic instead of metal:

Spring Loaded Action

Highly Detailed Replica of Ezio Auditore’s Armored Vambrace

Adjustable Buckle and Velcro Straps

Locking Safety Mechanism

Extends to over 15″ in length

Made of PVC and ABS plastics

Closed Box Packaging

Huh. That’s just in time for Halloween! At least now I know to avoid any of you nutcases wearing a big white Assassin’s Cloak costume that night—and every single gaming convention afterward. Actually, nevermind. I’m just going to stay inside forever.